Rosendo
Boy name · #4147 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Rosendo? In official American birth records, Rosendo has been tracked continuously since 1885, giving it 140 years of documented American history.
Rosendo is currently the #4147 boy name in the United States — 25 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #3299, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 72,000 boys born in 2025 was named Rosendo.
Babies named Rosendo per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 140-year story
Rosendo first appears in the Social Security records in 1885, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1993, when 91 boys were named Rosendo — good for #1168 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Rosendo against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Rosendo in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Rosendo is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Rosendo will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Rosendo is most common
State-level data for Rosendo is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Rosendo
Statistically, parents drawn to Rosendo tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Reymundo, Raymundo, Rolando, Arnoldo, and Edgardo.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Rosendo | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | #4139 |
| 2024 | 22 | #4571 |
| 2023 | 28 | #3883 |
| 2022 | 24 | #4303 |
| 2021 | 29 | #3740 |
| 2020 | 26 | #3918 |
| 2019 | 31 | #3571 |
| 2018 | 32 | #3446 |
| 2017 | 26 | #3993 |
| 2016 | 23 | #4327 |
| 2015 | 34 | #3299 |
| 2014 | 21 | #4538 |
| 2013 | 28 | #3661 |
| 2012 | 36 | #3115 |
| 2011 | 35 | #3164 |
| 2010 | 30 | #3531 |
| 2009 | 42 | #2847 |
| 2008 | 44 | #2753 |
| 2007 | 46 | #2643 |
| 2006 | 63 | #2082 |
| 2005 | 69 | #1854 |
| 2004 | 55 | #2131 |
| 2003 | 59 | #1962 |
| 2002 | 61 | #1851 |
| 2001 | 54 | #1982 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Rosendo?
In official American birth records, the name Rosendo first appeared in 1885 (over 140 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Rosendo a popular boy name?
Rosendo ranked #4147 among boys in 2025 with 25 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #3299.
When was the name Rosendo most popular?
Rosendo peaked in 1993, when 91 American boys received the name (ranked #1168 that year). Since 1993 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Rosendo?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 72,000 newborn American boys was named Rosendo. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.